The Celtics have lost 8 games in a row, but their has been a few bright spots despite all the losing. Delonte West has replaced Sebastian Telfair as the starting point guard and he’s been on fire. In his three starts since taking over, he’s averaged 21.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 2.0 steals per game. The offense as a whole has been playing much better with West in control. Hopefully the Celtics will start winning some of these close games soon.

Al Jefferson has be an absolute beast lately. In his last 7 games, Jefferson is averaging 16.4 points, 13.3 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 1.6 blocks! Those are All-Star numbers. Jefferson will likely be a starter for the rest of his career and a future fixture in the All-Star game if he keeps his production at this level. When Paul Pierce and Wally Szczerbiak both return, his numbers could even get better as teams won’t gang up on him inside.